ULYSSE MARDIN

UFO

The simplistic name bestowed upon this clock is undeniably self-explanatory given its unique shape. Bringing something for the desk instead of for the wrist this year, Ulysse Nardin presents UFO. Yet another piece that pays homage to this year’s auction’s colour codes, this “unidentified floating object” was originally released in metallic blue, of which all the 75 limited edition pieces released in April 2021 have already sold out. As with its blue brethren, this one-off orangehued timepiece traces Ulysse Nardin’s nautical-immersed horological history, while serving as the brand’s interpretation of a marine chronometer’s appearance 175 years into the future. Its six extra-large barrels provides one-year power reserve, while its three trapezoidal dials allow a display of three different time zones at once, viewable from three different angles.

ESTIMATE: USD65000 - USD87000